The document discusses order-maintenance policing, which involves aggressively enforcing minor offenses and disorder to reduce more serious crimes. It outlines key components like broken windows theory, quality-of-life initiatives, and stop-and-frisk. Research is presented showing order-maintenance policing reduced crime in New York City by 33% in 27 months and in other areas. Policy recommendations include specialized order-maintenance police units and quality-of-life initiatives to restore order and reduce crime.